Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,531 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,727 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 65 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 945 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 932 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 777 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 345 L | 368 L | -23 L |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |